| Player: Derek Curiel | |||||||||||
| School: LSU | Position(s): OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 192 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: Curiel, a draft eligible sophomore continued his ascent as a top OF prospect in an otherwise disappointing season for the Tigers. One of the top pure hitters in this year’s draft, Curiel displays bat to ball skill that will play for a long time to come. Though not considered a power threat currently, Curiel has demonstrated the ability to induce hard contact to all fields with impressive exit velocities. His barrel control in all four quadrats of the zone stand out. He sets up in the box with a wide base and hands slotted high directly out front. He establishes consistent rhythm pre-pitch and minimizes excess movement. With a moderate leg lift his hands load back in line with his left shoulder creating controlled separation. The bat stays through the zone for a long period of time using all fields. Curiel flashes solid to above average speed, logging ten more stolen bases in 2026 (13). Defensively, Curiel moved from leftfield to centerfield for LSU in 2026. He continues to progress with routes and overall IQ. His arm strength is average but accurate, profiling him in center or leftfield as a pro. He’s a prospect that has trended upward as we’ve moved closer to the draft. Many see him as a safe pick and one that falls between the 10-15th overall. | |||||||||||
Eric Dillinger is currently the Head Baseball Coach at Lutheran High School in Parker, Colorado. He is entering his 1st season after 8 years at Erie High School. At the club level, he has coached nationally for multiple organizations including the Colorado Yard Dawgs, the Colorado Rockies Scout program, and USA Prime. Dillinger is also currently the General Manager for D-BAT NW Denver. In addition to his duties as GM, he is also a senior pitching instructor. He is certified in Rapsodo Pitching and is also Driveline Certified (Pitch Design). Beyond coaching on the field, Dillinger enjoys helping athletes in the recruiting process. He has helped over 40 athletes find homes at the next level.
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